RSS feed readers

Web 2.0 - just the beginning RSS Feed readers wiki page
Let's use this page to share our knowledge about the technicalities of different RSS readers.

Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader

• This is a web based app where all one needs is a web browser
• Must have a Google account
• Subscribing requires a copy and paste of the blog's URL into an add subscription dialog box
• Good interface for organizing feeds into personal categories.

Bloglines http://bloglines.com

• This is a web based app where all one needs is a web browser with similar features as Google Reader
• Must create a registered account with Bloglines
• Interface has apparent for user to start and maintain own blog

Newsfire http://www.newsfirerss.com/

• Requires a download and install (Macintosh OSX)
• Functionality much like others

Net News Wire http://www.newsgator.com/INDIVIDUALS/NETNEWSWIRE/

• download/run on a Mac
• vast amount of features such as flagging items/sorting/desktop integration, etc.